ASHGHAL
Interim Advice Note No. 025
Amendments to the TSE System Design Guidelines
Revision No. A1
EXW-GENL-0000-PE-KBR-IP-00025
Summary
This Interim Advice Note (IAN) provides information and guidance on changes to TSE (Treated
Sewerage Effluent) design guidance criteria. This IAN takes immediate effect. The following shall
be noted:
This IAN makes amendments to a number of clauses contained within the current Ashghal
Drainage Design Manual (ADDM), Volume 4 (TSE System Design), as specified herein.
This IAN is applicable to TSE systems only and supersedes related clauses found in the
local specifications, in particular the Ashghal Drainage Design Manual (ADDM), Volume 4
(TSE System Design).
This document supersedes IAN 025 Rev 0 dated April 2013. Third parties not working on Ashghal
projects make use of this document at their own risk. Paper copies of this document are
uncontrolled. Refer to Ashghals website for the most recent version.
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Contents
1. Foreword ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Ashghal Interim Advice Note (IAN) Feedback Form.............................................. 4
3. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5
4. Amended Standard...................................................................................................... 5
5. Implementation ............................................................................................................ 5
APPENDIX A: Amendments to Volume 4 of the Ashghal Drainage Design Manual
(ADDM) TSE System Design........................................................................................... 6
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1.
Foreword
1.1
Interim Advice Notes (IANs) may be issued by Ashghal from time to time. They define
specific requirements for works on Ashghal projects only, subject to any specific
implementation instructions contained within each IAN.
1.2
Whilst IANs shall be read in conjunction with the Qatar Highway Design Manual (QHDM),
the Qatar Traffic Manual (QTM) and the Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), and may
incorporate amendments or additions to these documents, they are not official updates to
the QHDM, QTM, QCS or any other standards.
1.3
Ashghal directs which IANs shall be applied to its projects on a case by case basis. Where it
is agreed that the guidance contained within a particular IAN is not to be incorporated on a
particular project (e.g. physical constraints make implementation prohibitive in terms of land
use, cost impact or time delay), a departure from standard shall be applied for by the
relevant Consultant / Contractor.
1.4
IANs are generally based on international standards and industry best practice and may
include modifications to such standards in order to suit Qatar conditions. Their purpose is to
fill gaps in existing Qatar standards where relevant guidance is missing and/or provide
higher standards in line with current, international best practice.
1.5
The IANs specify Ashghals requirements in the interim until such time as the current Qatar
standards (such as QHDM, QTM, etc.) are updated. These requirements may be
incorporated into future updates of the QHDM, QTM or QCS, however this cannot be
guaranteed. Therefore, third parties who are not engaged on Ashghal projects make use of
Ashghal IANs at their own risk.
1.6
All IANs are owned, controlled and updated as necessary by Ashghal. All technical queries
relating to IANs should be directed to Ashghals Manager of the Design Department,
Infrastructure Affairs.
Signed on behalf of Design Department:
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2.
Ashghal IANs represent the product of consideration of international standards and best practice
against what would work most appropriately for Qatar. However, it is possible that not all issues
have been considered, or that there are errors or inconsistencies in an IAN.
If you identify any such issues, it would be appreciated if you could let us know so that amendments
can be incorporated into the next revision. Similarly, we would be pleased to receive any general
comments you may wish to make. Please use the form below for noting any items that you wish to
raise.
Please complete all fields necessary to identify the relevant item
IAN title:
IAN number:
Appendix letter:
Page number:
Table number:
Paragraph number:
Description comment:
Figure number:
Telephone:
Email:
Address:
We cannot acknowledge every response, but we thank you for contributions. Those contributions
which bring new issues to our attention will ensure that the IANs will continue to assist in improving
quality on Ashghals infrastructure projects.
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3.
Introduction
3.1
This Interim Advice Note (IAN), which takes immediate effect, provides new design
guidelines to be adopted in the design of TSE infrastructure. This IAN will provide interim
guidance prior to the issue of a revision to the existing Ashghal Drainage Design Manual
(ADDM).
3.2
The guidelines set out in Appendix A are supplementary to the Ashghal Drainage Design
Manual (ADDM), Volume 4 (TSE System Design), Clauses 1.3.2, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3,
2.6, 2.7.1, 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.6, 2.7.8, 2.10, 3.1.1, 3.1.5 and 3.1.7.
4.
Amended Standard
4.1
Ashghal Drainage Design Manual (ADDM), Volume 4 (TSE System Design), Clauses 1.3.2,
2.2, 2.4, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.6, 2.7.1, 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.6, 2.7.8, 2.10, 3.1.1, 3.1.5 and
3.1.7 are supplemented by this Interim Advice Note (IAN).
4.2
This IAN shall take precedence where there is a discrepancy between it and the Ashghal
Drainage Design Manual (ADDM), Volume 4 (TSE System Design), Clauses 1.3.2, 2.2, 2.4,
2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.6, 2.7.1, 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.6, 2.7.8, 2.10, 3.1.1, 3.1.5 and 3.1.7.
5.
Implementation
5.1
5.2
For projects at Tender or Construction Stage, the Consultant / Contractor shall carry out a
review of the existing design and prepare a report outlining the changes required, including
the financial and programme implications. The Authority / Engineer shall confirm what
changes, if any, are to be implemented.
5.3
If in doubt, Consultants / Contractors should seek guidance from the respective Ashghal
Project Manager or designated Programme Management Consultant (PMC) on a scheme
specific basis.
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1.3.2
Irrigation Budgets
Insert new clause after last paragraph:
The Designer should develop options for landscaping that
are based upon using plant species that are appropriate for
Qatar and are less water demanding and drought resistant.
Selection of plants shall also take into consideration the
quality of existing TSE for landscape irrigation (Clause
1.4.3).
2.2
2.4
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2.5.1
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2.5.2
Polyethylene Pipes
Recommend Use
After first paragraph on page 15 insert:
HDPE pipe SDR11 PE-100 derated for 35oC TSE shall be
used for pipelines up to and including 290mm internal
(355mm
external diameter) and maximum operating
pressure, excluding surge, below 8 bar.
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2.5.2
Polyethylene Pipes
Insert new section before Recommended Use:
Jointing Polyethylene Pipes
All PE butt fusion jointing, PE jointing to GRP and metallic
valves and fittings and electro-fusion jointing shall be
undertaken by a certified and licensed PE jointer.
The PE jointer shall have attended a minimum 5-day
course on the Installation and Welding of high density
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2.5.3
GRP Pipes
Recommend Use
Insert new clause:
For pipes above 290mm internal diameter and normal
operating pressure below 8 bars, GRP stiffness number
SN10,000 shall be used. If stability calculation show that
stiffness above SN10,000 is required, ductile iron pipework
shall be used.
The maximum diameter for GRP pipework shall be 1000mm
internal diameter. All pipework above 1000mm internal
diameter shall be ductile iron.
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2.6
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2.7.1
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2.7.2
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2.7.3
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2.7.4
Air Release
Insert new clause after first paragraph:
Design of pipelines shall provide for air release where
pipelines terminate beyond an air valve or washout. Air
valves are to be designed individually, depending on served
length of the pipe and its diameter. Maximum spacing of air
valves on long rising or falling profiles shall be 800-1000m.
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2.7.4
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2.7.6
Isolation Valves
Insert new clause after last paragraph:
Gate valves shall be used on pipework up to and including
300mm internal diameter. Above 300mm internal diameter
butterfly valves shall be used.
All gate valves and butterfly valves shall be fitted with a
vertical spindle extension so that in the event of flooding of
the chamber, the valve can be closed from the surface using
a Tee Key or portable actuator.
Butterfly valves shall be manufactured and tested for both
directions of flow. All valves shall have a dismantling joint to
one side.
Maximum spacing between isolation valves should be 5km
in rural area and 3km in urban area.
Ashghal Drainage Design Section in consultation with O & M
shall designate the valves, on a case by case basis, which
are to be fitted with electrically operated actuators.
The high cost of providing a power supply in rural areas will
be a consideration in determining whether an electrically
operated actuator is installed on a valve. An estimate for
the provision of a power supply is to be obtained for each of
the designated locations for final confirmation by Ashghal
Drainage Design Section.
All valves fitted with electrically operated actuators shall be
connected to the SCADA system for remote operation.
Pressure and conductivity sensors and any other
instrumentation as required by Ashghal Drainage Design
Section shall be installed at these locations and connected
to SCADA for remote monitoring.
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2.7.6
Valve Chambers
Insert new clauses after last paragraph:
The top of valve chambers shall be 300mm above ground
level in unpaved areas and 600mm above ground level in
open rural areas.
The Designer shall undertake a thrust analysis for all
chambers considering all combinations of open / closed
valves. The design of chamber shall consider the risk of
future utilities being installed adjacent to the TSE pipeline,
removing the restraint provided by the ground. Chambers
may require down-stand shear walls to provide restraint. If
adequate space is not available and high loads prevent the
use of shear walls, construction of piled restraints shall be
considered.
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2.7.6
Distribution Chambers
Insert new section before Access Covers:
The spacing of distribution chambers shall be 250m for TSE
lines up to 350mm internal diameter. This spacing shall be
increased to 500m if the TSE line is of 400mm to less than
600mm internal diameter. The internal diameter of tee
connections to distribution chambers from mains 290mm
and greater internal diameter shall be 290mm for HDPE
pipes or 300mm for GRP pipes. Equal tee shall be used for
internal diameters less than 290mm. The connection shall
reduce to a minim internal diameter of 147mm, 1.5m from
the tee connection to the distribution chamber.
No distribution chambers shall be provided on a TSE line of
600mm internal diameter and above. In this case a
secondary main shall be provided for landscaping
requirements.
The details for distribution chambers shall be agreed with
the Municipality.
The distribution chamber shall be provided with ducts for the
installation of future irrigation pipework and for
communication / control systems. The size and number of
ducts shall be agreed with the Municipality.
Fire Hydrants
Provisions shall be made for a fire hydrant adjacent to
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2.7.8
Design Recommendations
Insert new section:
Pipe material shall be selected to suit the specific
requirements of the project and to be agreed with Ashghal
Drainage Design Section and Operation and Maintenance.
Any change in pipe material or standard other than what is
specified must be via an official transmittal addressed to the
Head of Ashghal Drainage Design Section for review and
approval.
All fittings inside the chambers are to be Ductile Iron.
Change in pipe material is to occur outside the chamber.
Any deviation is to be agreed with ADDD and O&M.
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3.1.1
System Layouts
Delete next to last paragraph ad replace with:
The number of tapings from the main TSE distribution
network should be kept to a minimum, consistent with
efficient irrigation system pipework layouts. Each point of
connection needs to be provided with an isolation valve
located in the main distribution chamber. A flowmeter,
pressure sensor and SCADA link shall be provided if
requested by the Municipality to permit remote monitoring at
the Municipality Control Room. Distribution chambers are
typically spaced at 250m intervals for TSE lines up to
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3.1.5
Irrigation Rates
Insert new clause after last paragraph:
The demand figures given in table 3.1.3 shall be reviewed
and amended to include for less water-demanding and
drought-resistant plant species. The Municipality Parks and
Gardens Department should be consulted to obtain their
recommendations / requirements for planting.
The Designer shall prepare a schedule of the daily water
demand for each type of road corridor based upon a
notional landscape design scheme appropriate for the
corridor and also for the area covered by each distribution
chamber.
A total demand assessment shall be made including the
requirements for irrigation of public open spaces, schools,
mosques, other buildings and commercial customers. (This
is a typical list and is not all-inclusive)
The TSE demand calculations shall be provided as part of
the concept and detailed design submissions for approval by
Ashghal Drainage Design Section.
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3.1.7
Control Systems
Insert additional clauses after last paragraph:
The distribution chamber shall be provided with ducts for the
installation of communication / control systems. The size
and number of ducts shall be agreed with the Municipality.
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